US Bridges

Mcgarrah Street over Town Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · NW Sect of Americus · Structure no. 000000026100310

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgarrah Street over Town Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mcgarrah Street over Town Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcgarrah Street
CrossesTown Creek
LocationNW Sect of Americus
RouteCity Street 204
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07807, -84.23605
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2024)
Projected traffic4,020 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcgarrah Street over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcgarrah Street over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Mcgarrah Street over Town Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcgarrah Street over Town Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgarrah Street over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.